Tim Hort, a Roscoe Village resident singer and songwriter, will be performing at Transistor Chicago. Stop by for some live music and to do some Holiday shopping. Support your local small business and local musician.

Join for ornament-decorating fun at Itoko! Each ticket includes an ornament, all the decorating supplies you need to unleash your creativity, and a delicious bento box to keep you fueled, and a special meet + greet with Hello Kitty!

For the Adults: Enjoy a classic bento with a maki roll (chef's choice), 3-piece gyoza, miso soup, rice, and your choice of Negima, Skirt, or Salmon skewers.

For the Kids: Choose from Shrimp or Chicken Katsu, Yakitori don, or a sushi set – perfect for our little artists!

Spots are limited, so grab your tickets and let’s get into the Holiday spirit!

Event URL: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1266505&restref=1266505&experienceId=380820&utm_source=Itoko-Southport-Chicago-Holiday-Ornament-Decorating-Class-Reserve-Your-Spot-Today-BRG-Happenings&utm_medium=BRG-Happenings&utm_campaign=Itoko-Southport-Chicago-Holiday-Ornament-Decorating-Class-Reserve-Your-Spot-Today-December-2024&utm_id=Itoko-Southport-Holiday-Ornament-Decorating-Class-Reserve-Your-Spot-Today-BRG-Happenings

The Chicago Art Girls are thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Holiday Pop Up Shop, an inspiring marketplace showcasing the creativity and talent of over 40 women artists. Join us on December 14 and 15 at Bell Elementary, located at 3730 N. Oakley in Chicago, from 11 AM to 5 PM. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet friends and shop for unique, handmade holiday gifts for everyone on your list—including yourself!

Event URL: http://chicagoartgirls.com/

Holiday Japanese Whisky & Wine Tasting

Embrace the holiday season with a festive whisky and wine tasting at Konbini & Kanpai Lakeview location! Sip and savor a curated selection of premium Japanese whiskies and wines, including our exclusive NEW single barrel Japanese whisky, available only at Konbini & Kanpai.

Event URL: http://lakeview.konbiniandkanpai.com/product/lakeview-whisky-wine-tasting/6969?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2ZD7UTAI7CE6ZRGISWM2XHKO

RSVP here

Feel free to share to your neighbors and business owners in the 44th Ward, and I hope to see you there!

Join Konbini & Kanpai Lakeview for a merry and bright Christmas edition of Fold & Sip! Enjoy a complimentary pour of Origami Sake as you dive into the festive spirit with holiday-inspired origami. They’ll provide everything you need to fold seasonal shapes like snowflakes, ornaments, and Christmas trees—perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday season! Whether you’re a beginner or an origami enthusiast, this event is a fun, relaxed way to celebrate with friends and family.

Event URL: http://lakeview.konbiniandkanpai.com/product/lakeview-christmas-fold-sip/6965?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2ZD7UTAI7CE6ZRGISWM2XHKO

Head on over the SJS and enjoy a festive Breakfast with Santa! There will be pancakes, crafts, activities, a cake walk, a raffle, and professional Santa pictures available. There's nothing like celebrating the holiday season with us at SJS!

Event URL: https://www.stjosaphat.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1235729&type=d&pREC_ID=2391749

Cheer in the Holidays at the Cornelia Arts Building December Open Studios. Explore two full-floors of working art studios at one of the largest artist studio buildings on Chicago’s North side, and find the unique gifts perfect for your loved ones and for yourself. Over 40 artists participating. Free to the public. Friday, December 6, 2024, 6 pm - 10 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm Event URL: http://htwww.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/open-studios-december-2024/

Join for a December Mini-Session to celebrate traditional Holiday music from around the world! Children and caregivers will learn festive music and winter songs from multiple traditions and cultures. Sing, dance, play, and learn, in this magical, multicultural mini-session!

Learn and enjoy children's holiday music from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and from the Māori people of New Zealand, as well as songs about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas!

Saturdays 10:00am December 7th & 14th
$28/Child/Day or $50 for both weeks :)

Event URL: http://www.hisawyer.com/the-music-playhouse-of-chicago/schedules/activity-set/1052775?source=semesters

Cheer in the Holidays at the Cornelia Arts Building December Open Studios. Explore two full-floors of working art studios at one of the largest artist studio buildings on Chicago’s North side, and find the unique gifts perfect for your loved ones and for yourself. Over 40 artists participating. Free to the public. Friday, December 6, 2024, 6 pm - 10 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm Event URL: http://htwww.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/open-studios-december-2024/

A longstanding tradition where businesses break out the holly and stay open late offering

special deals and festivities. This event features carolers, photos with Santa and a

ticketed Cocktail Crawl with holiday-themed cocktails at businesses.

Come and see our HAWKS in action! Visit St Josaphat School and experience how we ENLIGHTEN, EMPOWER, and EXCEL throughout our incredible school community that is nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Event URL: https://www.stjosaphat.net/apps/form/form.STJOS.sCYnjpG.JH

Join for a 3-Week Mini-Session to celebrate traditional Holiday music from around the world! Children and caregivers will learn festive music and winter songs from multiple traditions and cultures. Sing, dance, play, and learn, in this magical, multicultural mini-session!

Learn and enjoy children's holiday music from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and from the Māori people of New Zealand, as well as songs about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas!

Thursdays 9:30am December 5th - 19th
$28/Child/Day or $75 for all 3 weeks :)

Event URL: http://www.hisawyer.com/the-music-playhouse-of-chicago/schedules/activity-set/1052772?source=semesters

Join for a December Mini-Session to celebrate traditional Holiday music from around the world! Children and caregivers will learn festive music and winter songs from multiple traditions and cultures. Sing, dance, play, and learn, in this magical, multicultural mini-session!

Learn and enjoy children's holiday music from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and from the Māori people of New Zealand, as well as songs about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas!

Wednesdays 9:30am & 10:30am, and Saturdays 10:00am
December 4th - 18th
$28/Child/Class or $75 for the full 3 weeks

Event URL: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-music-playhouse-of-chicago/schedules?sched_ids%5B%5D=528312&schedule_id=&slug=the-music-playhouse-of-chicago&location_id%5B%5D=44536&ageGradeFilterTab=age_ranges%5B%5D

Join for a December Mini-Session to celebrate traditional Holiday music from around the world! Children and caregivers will learn festive music and winter songs from multiple traditions and cultures. Sing, dance, play, and learn, in this magical, multicultural mini-session!

Learn and enjoy children's holiday music from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and from the Māori people of New Zealand, as well as songs about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas!

Tuesdays 10:15am, and Wednesdays 9:30am & 10:30am
December 3rd - December 18th
$28/Child/Day or $75 for the full 3 weeks :)

Event URL: http://www.hisawyer.com/the-music-playhouse-of-chicago/schedules?sched_ids%5B%5D=528312&schedule_id=&slug=the-music-playhouse-of-chicago&location_id%5B%5D=20311&ageGradeFilterTab=age_ranges%5B%5D

Join for an educational workshop with Thrivent Financial Advisors George Dan and John Furjanic, C.F.P., and special guest Thrivent Regional Business Development Consultant, Eric Murphy, C.E.P.A.

They will provide an overview of they we work with business owners and discuss strategies and solutions that can help your business succeed.

Explore how to identify, protect and enhance your personal and business future.

Identify your wealth goal, wealth gap and business value
Protect what you've built and retain top talent
Incorporate tax-efficient solutions

Breakfast will be served. 30 participants max. Free entry.
Agenda:
7:30 AM - doors open
7:30 - 8:15 AM - breakfast and networking
8:15 - 9:15 AM - workshop
9:15 - 9:30 AM - Q&A

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-business-planning-workshop-tickets-1061476437599?aff=oddtdtcreator

An evening of food, fun, and philanthropy to celebrate:
Tuesday's Child’s 40th Anniversary.
Barcocina Lakeview
Saturday | November 9
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Guests will enjoy delicious food, beer, wine, and vodka throughout the evening.

For those planning in advance, tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate of $100 until the end of October. Please note, from November 1st, the price will increase to $125.

For tickets
https://www.tuesdayschildchicago.org/events

Event URL: http://www.tuesdayschildchicago.org/events

Come and see the HAWKS in action! Visit St Josaphat School and experience how they ENLIGHTEN, EMPOWER, and EXCEL throughout their incredible school community that is nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago.

More details: https://www.stjosaphat.net/apps/form/form.STJOS.sCYnjpG.JH

Is this you?

* You work out intensely for a while, then you fall off completely, struggling to maintain consistency in the long term.
* You overwork and then collapse on the couch with a bottle of wine or a pan of brownies, feeling the weight of inconsistency and the guilt that follows.
* Thinking about food or your body nonstop keeps you from fully engaging in life—dating, adventures, travel, and even social gatherings feel daunting.
* You crave more ease, space, and freedom around food, fitness, or another area of life, but feel stuck.

You’ve tried it all: different diets, an array of fitness programs, and support from a variety of professionals like a nutritionist, dietician, or even your doctor. With each program, you’ve learned about healthy eating and effective workouts, but for some reason they only worked for a short period or time, and you ended up eventually falling back into old habits.

You’re left feeling frustrated with yourself and tired of the exhausting cycle of being "all-in" or "all-out" when it comes to healthy eating and exercise.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Imagine feeling confident and in control while consistently staying on track without the guilt, self-restriction, or need to “white-knuckle” your way through everyday decisions. Whether it’s around food, fitness, or both, this workshop will help you uncover what's really driving your habits—and how to get consistent for good.

Join certified holistic health coach, Laura Folkes and personal trainer & flexibility specialist, Amanda Boike as they help you discover a new approach you haven’t tried yet. As two former yo-yo dieters who worked out until they were burnt out, Laura and Amanda are now masters of consistency and wellness programs that stick.

Join us in this 90-minute workshop to learn how to get to the root of what’s taking you off track, practical tools to create lasting shifts, and leave feeling empowered and prepared.

Specifically, in this workshop you'll experience:

* Powerful coaching questions to help you identify exactly what takes you off track with your eating
* Tools you can use right away to be more consistent
* Somatic exercises that will help you build your skills in a sustainable way

Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards getting consistent with food and fitness!

Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-finally-get-consistent-with-food-fitness-tickets-1045147603617?aff=oddtdtcreator

Trick or Treat on Southport is happening on Monday, October 28th from 4-7pm on Southport from Roscoe to Grace.  There will be family-friendly activities, craft beer brewed by Corridor Brewery, wines curated by Galleria Liquors, a pumpkin patch, crafts, great photo ops, inflatables from Lakeshore Sport and Fitness, music and trick-or-treating (while supplies last) at local businesses. This event takes place RAIN or SHINE

Chi City Bakes is thrilled to announce its first Community Bake Sale, taking place on October 20, 2024 at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro in the North Center neighborhood. This exciting event will bring together local bakers and community members to raise funds for Common Pantry, Chicago’s oldest continually operating food pantry. Don’t miss an afternoon filled with delicious treats and a chance to connect with neighbors at a favorite local family-owned establishment, all in the spirit of giving. All proceeds from the bake sale will directly support Common Pantry's strategic and forward-thinking approach aimed at reducing hunger, addressing the root causes of poverty, and providing kinship within our community.

Event Details:

● Date: October 20, 2024

● Location: Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

● Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

We invite bakers of all skill levels to contribute to this meaningful cause. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a passionate top-tier treat maker, your contributions will help make this event a success. Interested bakers can sign up to donate baked goods by visiting chicitybakes.com.

Panlasa, opening in the French Market this Fall, is a passion project of Chef Roland Calupo, focused on his Filipino / Hawaiian heritage. October is also Filipino Heritage month, in honor of the date the very first Filipinos arrived in the United States.

Chef Roland will be popping up at the Birch Road Clubhouse for a Sunday brunch counter with his new menu, featuring rice plates, baked goods, and musubi. Items available to-go until it sells out!

https://birchroadcellar.coworksapp.com/events/783425

Taste Chicago's craft beer scene as businesses along Lincoln Avenue and Roscoe Street transform into tasting destinations! This Halloween-themed ticketed event includes beer samples from local breweries at popular shops along Lincoln Ave. and Roscoe St.! This event features three routes, with over 20 local businesses participating and different types of craft beer to try at every stop on each route.

BUY TICKETS HERE

Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios turns a new leaf

With the completion of a multi-years long remodel, the 38 year old Cornelia Arts Building, at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, opens its doors to the public on Friday October 18, from 6 - 10 pm, and on Saturday October 19, from 11 am - 3 pm. Visitors can explore two full-floors of working art studios at one of the largest artist studio buildings on Chicago’s North side, and meet many of the talented artists and artisans in person, experience their art practices up close, and even purchase art and crafts directly from their makers.

Held only four times a year, the open studios events showcase a fresh mix of artists each time, with over thirty-five artists participating in October. Over ninety local artists and artisans work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. October’s special juried front lobby guest artist is Karen Remsen, showcasing her gorgeous oil and mixed-media original paintings and prints, which center on exploring the multifaceted nature of female power and identity, combining photorealism and abstraction. With one-of-a-kind artwork and the unique studio settings, the October Open House offers something for the whole family to enjoy.

Established in 1986 in a former ice-house, the Cornelia Arts Building is located at 1800 West Cornelia, at the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Roscoe Village, Lakeview, and North Center. Located close to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building has a free parking lot and street parking nearby. Events are free and open to the public.

Cornelia Arts Building October 2024 Open Studios
Friday, October 18, 2024, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm

The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL 60657
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Located two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.
https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/open-studios-october-2024/